Romantic Peony
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 212 x 212
- 22 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 92 times
212 x 179 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
Romantic Peony brings the lush, layered elegance of garden peonies to your needlework with a design that challenges advanced stitchers to create depth and dimension through intricate color blending. This counted cross stitch pattern spans 212 × 212 stitches, offering a substantial project that rewards patience with a striking finished piece. The 22 DMC thread colors work together to capture the soft gradations and romantic character of peony petals, from delicate pale pinks to rich magentas and deep greens for the foliage. Each color transition has been carefully selected to build a realistic floral composition that looks like fine embroidery rather than a simple stitch-by-stitch chart.
The Romantic Peony pattern is available as a free printable PDF chart with complete DMC color keys, making it easy to organize your threads before you begin stitching. Recommended for advanced skill levels, this project works beautifully on Aida fabric and requires attention to color placement and blending techniques that experienced cross stitchers will appreciate. The detailed chart ensures accurate stitch placement throughout your needlework, allowing you to focus on the satisfying process of watching this elegant peony bloom across your fabric one cross stitch at a time.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 212 x 179 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 15.1 x 12.8 inches or 385 x 325 mm
Suggested Material Size: 21 x 18.7 inches or 535 x 475 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands